From Colorado farms to LPS cafeterias!
Students across Littleton Public Schools are enjoying more Colorado-grown and locally produced foods in their school meals, thanks to the work of LPS Nutrition Services and grant funding from the Colorado Department of Education.
Local apples, peaches, rainbow carrots, potatoes, peppers, beef, honey, tortillas, spices and more are making their way into LPS kitchens and into recipes students already know and enjoy.
Read the full story to see how Colorado foods are making their way from farms and producers to student trays.
Please join us in welcoming Stephen Ripp to Arapahoe!
Mr. Ripp joins the Social Studies Department where he will teach US History and US Government. Mr. Ripp begins his 11th year of teaching and has previously taught in Jonkoping, Sweden; Fairfax, Virginia; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida! Mr. Ripp is excited to jump right into the motivated and caring community he has heard so much about!
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Ripp loves spending time outdoors hiking, running, skiing, climbing, scuba/freediving, and lounging in hammocks. As a fun fact, Mr. Ripp can ski almost anything in Colorado, but on a snowboard, he can only turn left or spin counterclockwise before inevitably falling tragically.
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Mr. Ripp joins the Social Studies Department where he will teach US History and US Government. Mr. Ripp begins his 11th year of teaching and has previously taught in Jonkoping, Sweden; Fairfax, Virginia; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida! Mr. Ripp is excited to jump right into the motivated and caring community he has heard so much about!
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Ripp loves spending time outdoors hiking, running, skiing, climbing, scuba/freediving, and lounging in hammocks. As a fun fact, Mr. Ripp can ski almost anything in Colorado, but on a snowboard, he can only turn left or spin counterclockwise before inevitably falling tragically.
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Please join us in welcoming Katie Pettee to Arapahoe!
Ms. Pettee joins the Business Department where she will teach Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Career Connections. Ms. Pettee begins her 6th year of teaching and joins us from Littleton High School. Ms. Pettee grew up not too far from Arapahoe, so she always heard about how great Arapahoe High School was--the athletics, teachers, students, staff, activities, the traditions, and everything else in between. Ms. Pettee knows that no matter your interests, AHS has a place for everyone and she is excited to add to that!
Outside of the classroom, Ms. Pettee enjoys her “fur babies”--Reilly (a Pomeranian) and Hattie (a tabby cat) and cheering on the Colorado Avalanche. As a fun fact, Ms. Pettee has been rappelling in New Zealand! She joined People to People, a student travel organization, and had the opportunity to travel to New Zealand and Australia.
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Ms. Pettee joins the Business Department where she will teach Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Career Connections. Ms. Pettee begins her 6th year of teaching and joins us from Littleton High School. Ms. Pettee grew up not too far from Arapahoe, so she always heard about how great Arapahoe High School was--the athletics, teachers, students, staff, activities, the traditions, and everything else in between. Ms. Pettee knows that no matter your interests, AHS has a place for everyone and she is excited to add to that!
Outside of the classroom, Ms. Pettee enjoys her “fur babies”--Reilly (a Pomeranian) and Hattie (a tabby cat) and cheering on the Colorado Avalanche. As a fun fact, Ms. Pettee has been rappelling in New Zealand! She joined People to People, a student travel organization, and had the opportunity to travel to New Zealand and Australia.
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Please join us in welcoming Elyssa Gilbreth to Arapahoe!
Ms. Gilbreth joins the Science Department where she will teach Integrated Science and Biology. This is Ms. Gilbreth’s first year of teaching! She earned her Masters from CSU and completed her student teaching at Thompson Valley High School. Ms. Gilbreth is very excited to become a Warrior! She loves being busy and can’t wait to participate in many of our school’s activities and events.
A fun fact about Ms. Gilbreth is that she got married in July! She and her husband love to run, hike, and explore the beautiful parts of Colorado.
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Ms. Gilbreth joins the Science Department where she will teach Integrated Science and Biology. This is Ms. Gilbreth’s first year of teaching! She earned her Masters from CSU and completed her student teaching at Thompson Valley High School. Ms. Gilbreth is very excited to become a Warrior! She loves being busy and can’t wait to participate in many of our school’s activities and events.
A fun fact about Ms. Gilbreth is that she got married in July! She and her husband love to run, hike, and explore the beautiful parts of Colorado.
Welcome to Arapahoe!
📅 Save the date! The third annual Community Resource Expo is happening at the East Community Center on Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Connect with local organizations offering resources for health and wellness, food and housing, jobs, youth programs, arts and culture, family support, and more—all in a fun, fair-style event with something for the whole family!
🔗 Learn more about the Community Resource Expo!
See you at Back to School Night tonight, August 19!
See below schedule below! Doors open at 5:15 pm.
See below schedule below! Doors open at 5:15 pm.
Please join us in welcoming Josh DeBoer to Arapahoe!
Mr. DeBoer joins the Math Department where he will teach Geometry & Algebra 2. Mr. DeBoer begins his 7th year of teaching and joins us from Skyview Academy in Douglas County. He is currently working towards his Masters in Teaching Math through Northwest Missouri. Mr. DeBoer is most excited about being able to collaborate with his colleagues in a larger department.
Outside of the classroom, Mr. DeBoer enjoys spending time with his wife and two college aged children. He also has three dogs and a saltwater aquarium complete with tropical fish and coral!
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Mr. DeBoer joins the Math Department where he will teach Geometry & Algebra 2. Mr. DeBoer begins his 7th year of teaching and joins us from Skyview Academy in Douglas County. He is currently working towards his Masters in Teaching Math through Northwest Missouri. Mr. DeBoer is most excited about being able to collaborate with his colleagues in a larger department.
Outside of the classroom, Mr. DeBoer enjoys spending time with his wife and two college aged children. He also has three dogs and a saltwater aquarium complete with tropical fish and coral!
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Please join us in welcoming Sean Rastsmith to Arapahoe!
Mr. Rastsmith joins the Business Department where he will teach Personal Finance, Business and Marketing Essentials, CE Intro to PC Apps, and CE Intro to Business.
Although new to Arapahoe as a teacher, Mr. Rastsmith is an LPS K-12 graduate and joins us from Littleton High School where he taught the last three years. This is his 12th year of teaching overall. He is most excited to become a Warrior for new opportunities, new courses, and new students!
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Rastsmith enjoys working in his shop, caring for his farm animals, and hanging out.
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Mr. Rastsmith joins the Business Department where he will teach Personal Finance, Business and Marketing Essentials, CE Intro to PC Apps, and CE Intro to Business.
Although new to Arapahoe as a teacher, Mr. Rastsmith is an LPS K-12 graduate and joins us from Littleton High School where he taught the last three years. This is his 12th year of teaching overall. He is most excited to become a Warrior for new opportunities, new courses, and new students!
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Rastsmith enjoys working in his shop, caring for his farm animals, and hanging out.
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Please join us in welcoming Brooke Bartoszek to Arapahoe!
Ms. Bartoszek joins the Social Studies Department. Although new to Arapahoe as a teacher, Ms. Baroszek is a 2004 graduate and joins us from Newton Middle School. So, she has already taught over 700 current Warriors! She is excited to be reunited with them in our driven and tight knit community.
Outside of the classroom, Ms. Bartoszek enjoys spending time with her family. They love watching movies and have a major obsession with swimming and pools!
As a fun fact, Ms Bartoszek spends her free time in the summer chasing tornadoes with her brother!
Welcome to Arapahoe!
Ms. Bartoszek joins the Social Studies Department. Although new to Arapahoe as a teacher, Ms. Baroszek is a 2004 graduate and joins us from Newton Middle School. So, she has already taught over 700 current Warriors! She is excited to be reunited with them in our driven and tight knit community.
Outside of the classroom, Ms. Bartoszek enjoys spending time with her family. They love watching movies and have a major obsession with swimming and pools!
As a fun fact, Ms Bartoszek spends her free time in the summer chasing tornadoes with her brother!
Welcome to Arapahoe!
A little rain couldn’t stop the AHS Back To School Dance 2026! Thanks for showing up, Warriors and we will see you at Homecoming in September.
“Beneath the colors bold, the black and gold…”
We had an awesome Spirit Assembly to close out our first week! We learned some cheers, sang the fight song, and built excitement as a Tribe.
It’s going to be a great year!
We had an awesome Spirit Assembly to close out our first week! We learned some cheers, sang the fight song, and built excitement as a Tribe.
It’s going to be a great year!
During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education voted to move forward with placing a $10 million mill levy override (MLO) on the upcoming November 2026 ballot. Read more about the Board's decision in LPS News, and be sure to check out factual information on the Dollars and Sense webpage.
Join us for the best dance of the year!
Welcome Class of 2030! We love our freshmen!
📚 Your 2026–2027 Back to School Guide is Here! Everything you need to kick off the new school year is in one place! Check out the 2026–2027 Back to School Guide for: 💬 A welcome message from Superintendent Dr. Todd Lambert 💰 Budget updates 💻 Technology use 🛡️ Student safety information 👨👩👧 Family Learning Center programs 🤝 LPS Foundation highlights 🎉 Celebrations 📋 Quick links to school websites 🎥 Our welcome back video slideshow Thank you for being part of the LPS community! 🔗 tinyurl.com/LPSbacktoschool26
🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉
From college classrooms and trade schools to military service, careers, and countless other adventures ahead, this remarkable group of graduates is ready for what's next.
Read how LPS students charted their own paths to success, earned millions in scholarships, gained real-world experience, and prepared for bright futures beyond graduation in LPS News!
💫 New LPS Toddcast - Teacher Appreciation Week edition! 💫
🍎 Teachers change lives every day, and this special Teacher Appreciation Week episode of the LPS Toddcast celebrates the educators who make Littleton Public Schools such an incredible place to learn and grow.
🎙️ Dr. Todd Lambert and Jonathan Levesque are joined by David, a seventh grader at Euclid Middle School, and Emily Burkhardt (AKA Ms. B 🐝), a seventh grade science teacher, for a conversation about trust, relationships, learning, and the lasting impact teachers have on students.
👏 Plus, hear heartfelt teacher shout-outs from students, families, and staff across LPS.
Check it out now:
🎧 YouTube
🎧 Spotify
ALL LPS SCHOOLS CLOSED. After carefully monitoring weather conditions and forecasts, all Littleton Public Schools are closed Wednesday, May 6. Per College Board, AP Literature testing is rescheduled for May 18. AP Physics testing is rescheduled for May 21. tinyurl.com/LPSWeather25
✨ What inspires the next generation of teachers?
In this episode of the Toddcast, Dr. Todd Lambert sits down with a Future Educator student, Aaron, and EPIC Campus's Future Educator Pathway Lead, Ms. Betsy Maletz, to explore how LPS is growing its own educators 🌱🍎 From hands-on classroom experience to real pathways into college and careers, this conversation is all about passion, purpose, and possibility.
🎙️ Hear how students are already making an impact and why the future of education is bright in LPS!
🎧 YouTube: tinyurl.com/ToddcastS2E5YouTube
🎧 Spotify: tinyurl.com/ToddcastS2E5Spotify
🎉 Don't forget to send in your shout-outs for Teacher Appreciation Week! tinyurl.com/LPSpodcastfeedback
In this episode of the Toddcast, Dr. Todd Lambert sits down with a Future Educator student, Aaron, and EPIC Campus's Future Educator Pathway Lead, Ms. Betsy Maletz, to explore how LPS is growing its own educators 🌱🍎 From hands-on classroom experience to real pathways into college and careers, this conversation is all about passion, purpose, and possibility.
🎙️ Hear how students are already making an impact and why the future of education is bright in LPS!
🎧 YouTube: tinyurl.com/ToddcastS2E5YouTube
🎧 Spotify: tinyurl.com/ToddcastS2E5Spotify
🎉 Don't forget to send in your shout-outs for Teacher Appreciation Week! tinyurl.com/LPSpodcastfeedback
🎙️ New Episode Alert: LPS Toddcast S2E4 – Wellness in LPS! 💙
What does wellness look like in Littleton Public Schools for both students and staff? In this episode, cohosts Dr. Todd Lambert and Jonathan Levesque are joined by four incredible guests bringing unique perspectives:
✨ Myla, 5th grader from Runyon Elementary
🏃 Mr. Jason Hill, Runyon PE teacher
💼 Brian Regan, Director of Benefits
🥗 Leah Schwarzrock, Nutrition Services Supervisor
Together, they explore how LPS supports healthy minds and bodies across our schools—from the classroom to the cafeteria to staff wellness programs.
💙 We’re also inviting YOU to help us celebrate our amazing educators! Submit a shoutout for Teacher Appreciation Week in May using our podcast feedback form: tinyurl.com/LPSpodcastfeedback
🎧 Check it out now:
YouTube: tinyurl.com/ToddcastS2E4YouTube
Spotify: tinyurl.com/ToddcastS2E4Spotify
What does wellness look like in Littleton Public Schools for both students and staff? In this episode, cohosts Dr. Todd Lambert and Jonathan Levesque are joined by four incredible guests bringing unique perspectives:
✨ Myla, 5th grader from Runyon Elementary
🏃 Mr. Jason Hill, Runyon PE teacher
💼 Brian Regan, Director of Benefits
🥗 Leah Schwarzrock, Nutrition Services Supervisor
Together, they explore how LPS supports healthy minds and bodies across our schools—from the classroom to the cafeteria to staff wellness programs.
💙 We’re also inviting YOU to help us celebrate our amazing educators! Submit a shoutout for Teacher Appreciation Week in May using our podcast feedback form: tinyurl.com/LPSpodcastfeedback
🎧 Check it out now:
YouTube: tinyurl.com/ToddcastS2E4YouTube
Spotify: tinyurl.com/ToddcastS2E4Spotify